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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
Farm at Auction.
Will be sold at public auction the premises, at z
O'Clock 7. NJ. of
ThlrSdaU Onfnhar OF 1897

Situated on the road leading from Augusta to
Waterville, in town Of Sidney, about ten rods from
the Quaker Meeting House. The wellknown J. G.
Moon place. formerly known as the Hastings Farm.
1t is in an excellent neighborhood, within one halt
mile OF schools, and within one mile of store, post
office, &c. Contains So acres excellent clay loan
soil-20 acres under cultivation, balance suitably d
vided into pasture and wood lot. $50 trees of
grated fruit. half bearngs the rest coming in.
Average yield is now about 1C0 barrels. Cuts some
Is tons hay. Ii is well watered with wells at house
and barn and running brook in pasture. Two story
house and L., in first class order painted inside and
out and blinded, having 10 rooms. Barn 40x45 in
good condition, with shed attached. Also pig pen
ice house and other out buildings. Stone wall and
underpnned cellar. Also at same time will be sold
the hay, six yearlings-two of them steers, three
spring calves-two heifers and one bull one four
year old cow. This place il situated about 8 miles
from Augusta, miles from Riverside depot, and s
miles from Belgrade depot For any one desiring
first class farm with excellent soil, fine orchard in
good neighborhood and near good markets, this
offers rare inducement. The farm will be sold
sale positive-on day set Come put in your bid and
get bargain. VIM. II. LIBBY, Auctioneer.
Sidney, Me-, Oct s, 1857. w3w41
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
The Best Remedy

For Dyspepsia is Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Other medicines may give temporary
relief but Ayers Sarsaparilla makes a
positive and permanent cure, as thou
sands can testify all over the country.
My stomach, liver, and kidneys we're
in disordered condition for years."
writes r Wild, OF Hutto, Texas, :" and
/ never found any medicine to relieve
me, until began to take Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. Less than six bottles OF this
remedy cured me-"
Mrs. Joseph Aubin, Of Holyoke,
Mass, was for a long time severe suf-
ferer from Dyspepsia, trying, in vain, all
the usual remedies. At last she began to
take Ayers Sarsaparilla, and only three
bottles restored her to perfect health.
"I have gone through terrible suffer-
ing from Dyspepsia and Indigestion"
writes c. J. Bodemer, 145 Columbia ST.,
Cambridgeport, Mass, land can truly
say Ayers Sarsaparilla has cured me-"
Ayers SarsaparilIa,
Prepared by Dr.J. c. Aver & Co. Lowell, Mass.
Price 81 six bottles, $5. Worth % bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
UuEe,
Anest:-HoWARD OWEN. Register. w3w40'

KENNEBEC COUNTY-Ia PROBATE Court. of
augusta. on the fourth Monday Of Sent.
1887.
TOMAS P. GRAY, Administrator on the estate
- Of Edw. H. Piper, late Of Waterville in said
County, deceased, having petitioned for license fs
cell the following real estate Of said deceased for
the payment Of debts, &C., viz: Homestead OF de-.
ceased on Pleasant street in said Waterville:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given threa
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF Ocf
next, in the Rennebec journal, a neyspaner
printed In Augusta that all persons interested NAV
attend at Court of Probate then 10 be holden AT
gusta, and show cause, If any, why the PRAYER of
said petition should not be granted. -
81. s. WEBSTER, Judge.
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. swzos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
What We Want In the U. :

Isa vigorous foreign policy, and the people
to know that Menards Rheumatic Bullets,
will surely cure them of rheumatism, and all
Rheumatic affections. They are pleasant to
take and are entirely free from mineral
poison. For sale by J. M. Mixer and G. B
Murphy & Co, for 81 90 per bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
NJ NluENk alTsy: h ssss

Soother at hand. It is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives the child natural
case from pain. Price 25 cents. Sold by
JIM. Mixer. 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-18
aprl2d&wIy ar
THEY ARE so CONVENIENT !

There's nothing ike them. They never fail.
This is the record, and these the endorsements
of thousands who have suffered from the variety OF
Stomach Troubles caused by
DYSPEPSIA AND SINDIGETION.
and have gained no relief until they used
D. KS
when they received immediate benefit. and were per.
manently cured. An occasional use of
Or. Mark R. Woodbuy's Dyspepsia Killers,
will prevent Heartburn, any disorders of the
Stomach. and correct all conditions which lead to
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. "Take a D. X. and be
o. r." has become almost a worldwide maxim.
They cost only so cents for large box trial box for
Is cents) and will be sent by all to any part of the
o. S. on receipt of price, by
Doolittle Smith, "a and 26 fremont ST., Boston.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-17
Their Successes and Failures-Actresses
y o., Who Dabble In Stocks.

The young assistant minister OF a
Fifth avenue church in New York is
reported to have made his way into
great social favor by making the inf1u-
entail ladies ofhis congregation believe
that they had suggested the best
points in his discourses. In making a
pastoral cali he would pick out some
remark of his hostess, declare it ad.
mirable and promise to use it next
Sunday. On that occasion she would
proudly hear him Introduce an embel-
1ished form of the conceit with such an
introduction as Zone OF the brightest
minds ! know" or "From beautiful
source comes the idea" Such hattery
could not fail of it's purpose.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-17

: DE-. Holmes says that when he
stepped forward in the sheldonian
theatre at Oxford to receive the de-
gree of . c L., the only chatting that
he heard was the question from the
gallery: '*Did he come IN the One Hoss
Shay?" There was ahearty laugh, in
which the. jovial doctor laughed.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-17

the mountains at the west, were bathel
in q food otgolden light. The happy
party were gathering around the well
spread table. Then Uncle Jim drew
long breath. se.= XIII 81 .=.. : .@
:. Blame me. said he, tef she ain't
daisy' "A. A. Hayes in the Epoch.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-17

It never rains but it pours on the
farm Of Myron Huskings OF Maple
Grove, Mich. The other day Mrs.
Huskings gave birth to uriplets, two
OF his ewes to five lambs and the
family cat to seven kittens.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-06-17

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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
New HAVEN.

The "big road machine" has arrived
and is being proved"
Mrs. VIM. p. Nash went to Troy. n.
Y, last week, for a few days visit.
The Sunday-school last Sunday voted
five dollars to the fresh air fund.-
The severe rain of one week ago car
ried off one small bridge in town which
had withstood the assaults of many
years.
Rev. l.. II. Elliott occupied the desk
last Sunday, speaking in behalf of the
Bible society. a collection taken for the
above object realized about $50.
The supply of potatoes in the towns up
east would seem to be perennial At all
events. there is no diminution up to this
date of the rush to the depot of that escu-
lent.
Mrs. Henry 5. Smith, who died this
week in Bristol was niece and adopted
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Bel
den Crane and until recently resided in
town.
The size of the base ball ''yells" dis
tributed along through town, when the
college boys returned from Nergennes
on Wednesday. should have been heard
to be fully appreciated.
The society voted on Wednesday to
concur with the church in extending to
Rev. W. Hague of So. Bridgton, Me-. a
call to assume this pastorate, and such
invitation has accordingly been sent.
The election of Sunday-school officers,
last Sunday, resulted in the choice of
Prof. II. ID. Hoffnagle, superintendent :;
Sherrod Brown, assistant superintendent :;
L. 5. Doud. secretary and treasurer: AL
fred c. White, chorister, and Paul Bru-
nell, librarian.
Mrs. c. 5. Sargent and child, and Mrs.
Zelie, Mrs. Sargent's mother, left town
for their new home in Adams, Mass, on
Monday. The child was so fortunate as
to be born in New Haven, was the first
birth in the parsonage, and is said to be
the first Oh the premises (the Judge Ezra
Hoyt place. in fifty years.
z Mr.. Ezekiel Hanchett, whose death re-
Gently occurred in Bristol, was native
of and for nearly all of the eighty years
of his life resided in this town. Mr..
Hanchett was much respected as an up
right, honorable man, and for many
years was one of the foremost in the
temperance reform movement.
Rev. Charles Wetherbee, whose death
recently occurred at Nashua, n. H., was
very we'll known in New Haven, where
he married his wife, Miss Antoinette
Chaplin, daughter of the late Myron Cha
'pin, in 1886, the year of his graduation
from Middlebury college. At the time
of his death he was pastor of the First
Congregational church at Milford. Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
WEST CORNWALL.

John Simonds of Brandon visited his
friend, Russell Farnham, early in the
week.
Mr.. Raine of Crown Point, n. Y, has
been at Jared Foote'S, and is going from
there to Colorado, where he has friends.
The road machine and road workers
have improved our roads very much.
Repairs were badly needed in many
places.
Mrs. Marion Robinson has invited the
Ladies' Aid society to meet with her at
her fathers, Mr.. Jason Jones, Wednes-
day afternoon the 18th.
The graves in our cemetery were we'll
remembered on Decoration day and many
mound was trimmed by loving hands
with bright and beautiful flowers.
The rain we so much needed came and
was welcome. The Fair is vet very
high for the time of year from the effects
of the recent rains. Grass is heavy, Civ
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
WHITING.
f. ID. Douglas is having "A sick spell.
Mrs. Labounty is little better than
She was last week

+. ID. Douglas is having a sick spell.
Mrs. Labounty is a little better than
she was last week.
Harvey and James Farnham of Poult-
ney are visiting friends in town.
\. F. Ellsworth is better; by the help
of cane he can get around some.
Mrs. Joseph Needham has returned
from Rutland, where she has been visit
ing friends.
His friends are sorry to hear of the
illness of our townsman. A. X. Bryant,
who, with his wife, is at Fair Haven.
Miss Clara F. Briggs has gone to
Rochester, VT, to spend the summer
with her brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Faulkner.
Mrs. II. c. Brown is sick and under DR..
w. p. Wright's care. Amos Walker does
not improve very fast. Mrs. Ed. Baker
is slowly improving.
y. \. Pond will sack and car his wool
at this station this week. The report is
that he has $4,000 worth of wool if true,
some of our wool-growers will have
money to handle.
Our delegates and friends that attended
the Congregational conference at New
Haven all say that the meeting was a
splendid affair and that the New Haven
people did everything in their power to
make it a pleasant and social gathering
Rev. James l.. Slason, Methodist min
lister who formerly preached here, called
upon some of his old friends last week.
He does not look to be IA day older than
when he was with us, ten years ago. He
has promised to come and preach to us
some Sunday this coming summer, if
possible.
A. j. Pierce of Fair Haven and Mrs.
Nancy Baker were married at Mrs.
Bakers home here last Thursday morn
ing by Rev. w. NJ. MAYHEM. The many
friends of Mrs. Pierce are very sorry to
have her leave town, as Mr.. Pierce has
taken her to his home in Fair Haven to
reside. The best wishes of many go with
them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
BRISTOL,


The Seventh-day Advents are holding
tent meetings here this week.
Ellen c., wife of II. 5. Smith, died
Tuesday. She was buried at New Haven
on Thursday.
The Addison County Baptist associa-
ton held their meeting here Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
There is to be an entertainment at
Holley hall on Friday evening, June Il,
for the benefit of the piano fund.
The entertainment given by the Shep-
herd family. last Friday and Saturday
evenings. was first-class in every res
pect.
f. B. Eddy of Hull, p. O., was in town
over Sunday. He was accompanied by
Mrs. F. G. Branch of Salisbury, who
goes home with him to Canada. "
Ezekiel Hanchett died at the residence
of his son, G. +. Hanchett, last Friday.
He was formerly a resident of New Ela-
vensand was buried at New Haven Mills.
Lewis Dwire and Jerry Haskins of
Starksboro were brought before Justice
W. f. Dunshee, Tuesday. on complaint
of Grand Juror II. p. Sherwin, and fined
-Dwire 81 and costs, and Haskins So
and costs-for making disturbance in
Holley hall last Saturday night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
General l1cps.
DOMESTIC.

Yellow fever is pronounced epidemic
at Key West.
Seventeen Apache Indians have left the
reservation in Arizona and gone on the
war-path.
A negro at Clarendon, Mont, who tried
to assault a Mrs. Park last week, was
lynched Sunday.
The decrease of the national debt for
the fiscal year ending June is expected to
be about Sl00,000,000.
Mrs. Boken of Manuel, Oak, and her
two children were burned TO death by a
flaming kerosene can Friday.
Last month was the warmest May on
the summit of Mt. Washington since the
signal service station was placed there.
The fees of the government counsel in
the Pan-Electrc suits, it is said will rival
the charges made by the star route coun-
sci.
\ cloud burst Sunday at Oberlin, o.,
causing the sudden rise of little stream,
which overlooked its banks and did a
good deal of damage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
ORWELL.
The sick in town as far as we hav,
knowledge of are improving.

The sick in town as far as we have
knowledge of are improving.
Rev. S. F. Calhoun preached at the
Congregational church on Sunday morn
ing to a fair audience from Isaiah lvii., II 4;
subject, "The Christians Stumbling
Blocks"
Children's day will be observed next
Sunday at the Congregational church by
a short sermon in the morning followed
by exercises by the Sunday school; YIN
enjoyable time is expected. "
Henry Lewis died on Friday morning and
and his funeral was attended on Saturday
afternoon, Rev. 5. f. Calhoun officiating
Mr.. Lewis was native of Orwell and was
20 years of age. He had lived on the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
FOREIGN.

The half-breeds in Manitoba are max
ing trouble for the Canadian authorities.
1t is estimated that 1870 persons per-
ished in the Opera Comique fire at Paris.
There was great demonstration in
honor of Mr.. Gladstone at Swansea,
Wales, on Saturday.
Queen kapiolani and suite arrived at
Liverpool Thursday. A royal salute was
fired in honor of her majesty.
Two officers, said to haye belonged to
the United States army and navy res
pectively, have committed suicide at
Monte Carlo.
1t is charged that the French govern
ment is encouraging the scheme for send
ing the New Caledonia convicts after
their liberation to America.
There was terrible panic at circus
in German town Saturday night, and
many people were killed. Part of the
tent blew down and caused the troubled.
The Allan steamer Caspian rubbed on
the rocks off Sambro Head, Halifax Har-
Dor, Saturday morning, and started Il
leak. Her escape from being wrecked
was very narrow.
The report of the Canadian minister of
fisheries shows the total value of the
fisheries of the Dominion for the year
lss6 to be SlS,679,0O0, an increase of
S956,000 over 1855.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
County l1eps.
BRIDPoRT.

New cases of measles are reported.
Mrs. o. w. Pratt and daughter are
visiting friends in Crown Point.
Howard Huntley has gone on trip to
Canada, for a few weeks, visiting rela-
tives.
Geo. Wissel has gone to Elizabethtown
n. Y, to attend the trial of the man who
at Crown Point, year ago last winter.
The road commissioners, after a salts
factory trial of the New Model Champion
and are working the old one sent until
a new and improved one arrives to take
its place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
COUNTY NOTES.

A pension has been granted to Laura
H., widow of Russell ii. Barnes of Lin
coin.
The Methodists are to hold services at
New Haven Mills the second Sunday of
each month and in South Bristol the
fourth Sunday, at 80 p. IN.
The Bristol grand list for 1857 amounts
to S9,S7S.SS, an increase of SHIP over
last year. The total amount of taxes, for
town purposes, to be collected this year
Is 50, 457 go.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
WEYBRIDoE.

Mrs. f. l.. Sturtevant is quite low.
Mrs. Susie Martin is at home this week.
Mr.. d. L. Wright is failing slowly and
is deranged at times.
Hayward q Roscoe's creamery will
commence business next week.
Mrs. Horace James arrived at her faith
er's, Judge Hayward, last week.
Miss Lille Twitchell has returned from
visit to friends at keene, n. II.
Miss May Huntington visited her home
on Saturday and remained over Sunday
The heavy rain did considerable dam
age. Water fell to the depth of six to
eight inches.
Miss Minnie Roscoe of New Haven is
spending a few days with her cousin,
Miss Hattie Bowdish.
Chas. Sturtevant and son have sold
their blooded colt "Nancy" to Mr.. Will
Hanson of Huntington; terms private.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evelyn Warner have a
fine girl baby which came to them on
Saturday morning last Mrs. Warner is
quite low.
Letters from Cyrus Stow of Button
Mimi, formerly of this place, contain
the news of the death of his only daugh-
ter, Lettie, with consumption, aged 1G
years.
Rev. Mr.. Ellis of Albany, VT, preach
ed at the W. NJ. church on Sunday last
Elder Bennett gave an excellent discourse
at p. III. at the NJ. f. church. followed
by the administration of the sacrament
Next Sunday is children's day at this
church; exercises appropriate to the day
are to be held at the usual hour and eXer.
cises by the Sabbath school in the even.
ing.
Some weeks since our postmaster re-
ceived letter of inquiry from Boston
asking for Mrs. Polly Sampson of thi:
place, stating that the party wished to
correspond with her concerning a bust
ness matter which she would be much
gratitied with. Afterward Mrs. Sampson
| answered another from the same party
and has received from there common
Testament which was presented IL him
by Rebel soldier of South Carolina
regiment at Gettysburg while prison
er there. This bears the name of lIlanC
X. Sampson of |. ). militia written at
Chancellorsyille and lost by him during
the engagement. 1t also has written OF
Il fly leaf his probable fate and last word,
of good-by to his mother. with direction:
to any one finding it to forward it to hel
(Mrs. Polly SAMPSON. The gentleman
at Boston states that it has been mislaiC
and has just complied with this request
of Mr.. Sampson. Mr.. :. came here al
the close of the war and died at his home
in Middlebury. 1t is much priced by
Mrs. Sampson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
farm of Capt c. +. Abel since 1871, with
the exception of few years.
LElCEST Err.

There is prospect of a good hay crop.
Spring crops are late.
Miss Durgy of Brandon, teaching school
in district No. 3, is having good success
and is liked very much.
Mr.. Wilson has begun the foundation
for his new house. Carr Bros. of Brandon
will do the carpenter and joiner work.
Mr.. Packard of West Salisbury, who
recently purchased the store and goods
of f. l.. Matot at the Junction. will take
possession in the course of week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10
6PER CENT DEBENTURES.
The Vermont Investment { Guarantee Company
Of ORWELL,VT.

incorporated by Act 1853, Vermont Laws OF
lSS4.)
Capital paid up, $500, 10000
Stockholders Additional liability, 3OO,OOO.OO
Total Guarantee Fund, 100000
This company would call the attention OF
conservative investors to its six per cent
debenturcs, issued in denominations of even
hundreds, running five years, with Interest
Coupons attached, payable semi-annually
Principal and Interest payable nj the First
National Bank, Orwell, W.T. or RENTED for by
draft without expense to the holder These
Debentures are issued in series, and secured
by an equal amount OF Real Estate First Mort
cages deposited with trustees, each series
having an independent mortgage security on
property worth more than double the face OF
the mortgages deposited, and being further
secured by the ample capital and responsible
ity OF the company, afford an absolutely safe
and convenient HOME INVESTMENT.
Funds tor investment will draw interest
from the date of their receipt at the office OF
the company. Write for the cOmpany's circu
lar explaining its securities and methods OF
business.
2Om2 &. f. BUSH; Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-06-10

ing promise of a fine crop hay. The
country looks finely everywhere now,
and any lover of nature must think that
the world is as beautiful as it could be
made
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-12
SIXTEENTH SEC
TON SALE.
STATE Of L0uisiana-Parixh Of s..
1ammany.

Notice is hereby given that. pursuant
TO and by virtue Of An order Of sale
smanating from Hon. O. d. Steele. Au-
ditor Of Public Accounts Of the State of
Louisiana, dated October 5, 1887, and
in accordance with the provisions Of
section 1876 OF Rays revised statutes Of
1870. will. on SATURDAY. December
IL. 1857. offer for sale at the Courthouse
door. in the town Of Covington, Parish
and state aforesaid. within legal hOurs
for judicial sales. the Sixteenth Section
school Land 10 section l6. township Z,
range Is east. Greensburg District, Par.
ish Of St. Tammany, State If Louisiana.
said land 70 he offered in lois of not
less than forty nor more than one hum
drsd and sixty acres. No bids for less
than the appraised value will ts re.
- ved.
Terms Of sals-One- tenth Of purchase
price to be paid in cash. and the bal
ancs in nine equal annual installmenss.
With = per cent per annum interest
thereon from date, secured by special
mortgage on the land sold. and personal
security IN selid0. Or il the purchaser
prefers, he can pay the whole amount
Of :he bid in cash. de DR. citing the inter.
est shich the credit would otherwise
draw.
w. b. Cook,
Sheriff and ex-o66cio Auctlonesr.
Cbvington, La. NoU. 4, 1857.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-11-12
Land O6ce. New Orleana. La,
Sept ~. 1887.

Notice i hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler has 6lsd notice Of h h
intention 70 make inAl proof in support
oehis ciaiu. and that sai3 proof will be
made before the judge. or In his alb
sence the clerk Of the District Court.
ae Covinston. La. Setssdey, November
II. 1851. viz:
JOHN CARROLL.
Who made HOMESTEAD entry Ne. S7lO.
Tor the southeast quarter Of section In.
township s south range 10 sast, q. Has-
NJ MeridSn
He aan'es the follSwir q ~i:ass,As 4
prove his continuous aesi lola. Qnoa
and cultivation 90 "a land. Wig:
Paul vseReE Gsorgs 1iehardson
Nartie Blackwell and Neil NcLAin. eli
Of 81 Tan0aay parish, La
eel 1t Tnos ]. BvrLsa. Rssisisr.